Impulse control can be defined as an inability to control thedesire for a substance or act. The lack of impulse control is seenas a factor related to substance abuse but it is not the onlyfactor. Research information on addictions and the two types ofaddictions (substance addictions and behavioral addictions). Chooseone substance addiction and one behavioral addiction and answer thefollowing:
Describe each addiction including potential genetic andenvironmental factors leading to the addiction. Describe the commonsymptoms, especially those that impact the person both physicallyand psychologically. Describe the common treatments for thedisorders.
Explain why a person with an addiction may have a difficult timeaccepting he or she has an addiction, seeking treatment, andabstaining from the addiction without relapsing.
